Reverend Alice Carpenter

Rev. Alice received her ministerial training in Redding where she served as Staff and Assistant Minister for 2½ years.  She became Pastor of the Center for Spiritual Discovery in 2001, and was ordained in 2004.  Rev. Alice served as co-chair of the RSI Asilomar Conference in 2005. She retired as Pastor of the Center in December 2007 but continued as a member of the Board for the Los Gatos Center for Spiritual Living until February 2008. She currently serves as Chairman of the Church Chartering Committee for International Centers for Spiritual Living, and continues to provide guidance and spiritual support to the Los Gatos Center, as well as instruction in Science of Mind principles.
Speaking Dates: November 6th, December 25th

Reverend Carolyn Douglas

Rev. Jacqueline Chohan recently became a member of the Center for Spiritual Living - Los Gatos. She was formerly co-pastor of Center for Spiritual Growth located in Belmont, California. She trained with Rev. Dr. Marcia Pearce and Rev. Dr. Maxine Kaye. She lives the principles of Science of Mind. She was ordained in 2009. She currently enjoys guest speaking, ,facilitating workshops and teaching T'ai Chi Seishin.

Speaking Date: No speaking date at this time

Reverend Carolyn Douglas

Rev. Carolyn Douglas has followed the philosophy of the Science of Mind since 1984. She was licensed as a Practitioner of Religious Science in 1992, and received her Masters of Divinity from Holmes Institute School of Conscious Studies in 2001. . Carolyn received her first Letter of Call to New Perspectives Corporate Chaplaincy in 2001. She received a Letter of Call for Assistant Minister to the FireLight Church of Religious Science and Science of Mind Center in 2002. 2003, Rev. Carolyn received her Letter of Call for Senior Minister to the FireLight Church of Religious Science and Science of Mind Center. The FireLight Church is now known as Illuminate Spiritual Center, San Jose. Rev. Carolyn was ordained in May 2004.

Speaking Date: No speaking date at this time

Karie Hillery

International recording artist Karie Hillery has spent her life bringing her uplifting music to every imaginable venue worldwide. Her work as a musical “peace ambassador” has grown to include speaking engagements combined with musical performances. Designed to empower and increase awareness, Karie’s presentations highlight the interconnectedness of all cultures and belief systems, and inspire a deeper respect for the Mother earth. Karie is accompanied by Will Norcutt and Del Penny.

Speaking Date: November 13th

Elisha Christopher Hayden, R.Sc.P.

Elisha is a young modern day Mystic. He serves as the Archangel of Education (Education
Coordinator) for the Launching Pad. He found Religious Science at the age of 23 in 2006 and received his Practitioner's License from the Camarillo CSL in July of 2010. Elisha has spent the past six years working with children with Autism and has just recently moved to Berkeley to fully immerse himself in the Ministry of the Launching Pad.

Speaking Date: No speaking date at this time

Rev. Jane Holt

Rev. Jane Holt is a staff minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Fremont, CA. She serves in various capacities: teaching, speaking, event coordinating, and facilitating spiritual empowerment workshops. She says, This teaching made sense to me on all levels and changed my life when I began to apply what I was learning. She received her ministerial license in 2003 and was ordained in 2010. Rev. Jane brings a wide range of skills and experience to her ministry. She has worked in both the profit and non-profit fields and in areas such as leadership development in a variety of multi-cultural venues.

Speaking Date: November 27th

Rev. Lacy Atkinson

Rev. Lacy Atkinson is an assistant minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Fremont. He has been a minister since 1999 and was ordained in 2004. He is a regular speaker on Sunday mornings, has taught accredited classes and has led the 4-T, Keys to The Kingdom and 5 Gifts classes the past several years. He has served with the International Centers for Spiritual Living youth. adult, and teen groups. Being a retired Deputy Fire Chief of San Jose, Rev. Lacy has executive experience in addition to his years as a Religious Science minister.

Speaking Date: No speaking date at this time

David Lapedis

David embodies joy, play and inspiration. He is the Director of Sourcery (Managing Director) of the Launching Pad. Professionally,has managed nonprofits, run a business coaching practice and coordinated the launch of an Emotionalat Google. David has been inspired by New Thought for many years and has recently become immersed in Religious Science. He will begin hisin the fall of 2012 at the Launching Pad in Berkeley.

Speaking Date: No speaking date at this time

B.J. King, R.Sc.P.E.

When I walked into First Church of Religious Science 26 years ago, the first words I heard spoken by Dr. Scott was, “Something great and wonderful is happening today and you are a part of it.”  I knew I had found my right place to be one with a loving, supportive GOD. I felt called to become a Practitioner and began that course of study.  I am in my 19th year of being a licensed Practitioner and I am so grateful I answered the call.

I have been honored to pray and counsel with individuals and families, present motivating workshops, facilitate classes, being a guest speaker at other churches.

Speaking Dates: November 20th, December 18th

Reverend Sherry F. McCreary

Rev. Sherry F. McCreary is an inspirational speaker, spiritual counselor, personal empowerment coach, healer, teacher and workshop Also an attorney for more than 30 years, she has developed keen insights and invaluable skills, utilizing the unique combination of her spiritual consciousness and legal training. In the late 1970s, Rev. Sherry McCreary became a licensed Religious Science Practitioner at the Agape International Center, studying with Michael Bernard Beckwith.She was later ordained through the Fellowships of the Spirit School of Spiritual Healing and Prophecy in Lily Dale, New York. She currently conducts a Wednesday Evening Service at the Center for Conscious Living in Santa Cruz, California. She continues her work as a nationally-known inspirational speaker and facilitator ofworkshops, classes, meditation groups, vision groups, study groups and retreats on a regular basis.

Speaking Date:December 11th

Reverend Mary Jo Sparry

Rev. Mary Jo is an ordained Minister, serving as an Assistant Minister at the Center for Spiritual Living in Fremont. She has facilitated workshops at the RSI Asilomar Conference, and is often published in Creative Thought magazine.  Rev. Mary Jo has taught accredited Science of Mind classes, and speaks monthly at the 9:30 am Sunday service at Center for Spiritual Living-Fremont. Currently, Rev. Mary Jo is teaching SOM 300 for the fourth time and loves it.  In addition to that, she is a Bay Area career consultant.

Speaking Date: December 4th